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Ergonomics · Bedroom

Bed Height (Mattress Top)

Height of the top of a mattress above the finished floor.

508–610 mm / 20–24 in

Description

Mattress height combines the bed frame/foundation height and mattress thickness. It affects ease of getting in and out of bed, especially for older adults or those with mobility limitations.

Sources

  • Furniture industry standards

Tags

Values

Standard mattress-top heightRange
508–610 mm20–24 in
Accessible / easy-transfer heightRecommended
480–560 mm19–22 in